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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.20, 636.28 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.20, 636.28 and 135.64 is: 203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.20 : 636.28 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.20/636.28 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.20x = 636.28 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.20x = 86,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,305.02/424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.45

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